Enjoying the sweet peas: I think that this is a leaf cutter bee (one of the Megachiles).
They seem to be good at ‘Upside-down Dog’
Also good at getting stuck in and covered in pollen (they are known to be efficient pollinators)
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Quote of the day:
In fact, the mere act of opening the box will determine the state of the cat, although in this case there were three determinate states the cat could be in: these being Alive, Dead, and Bloody Furious.”
 – Terry Pratchet
Forage in May for:
Alexanders, Beech leaves, Cow Parsley, Hairy Bittercress, Dandelion Flowers , Cleavers, Primroses, Ransoms, Sweet Violets, Hawthorn, Lime leaves, Red Clover, Ox-eye Daisy, Garlic Mustard, Wild Garlic
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More of your amazing wildlife photography. Wonderful shots.
Thanks. I rarely spot this bee in the garden and I am hoping to one day see it roll the rose leaves I’ve noticed it takes.
Aptly titled and beautifully photographed.
It was funny watching it flex its abdomen!
Look at the vast pollen collector! 😉 Great macros, A.
Thanks Eliza. It’s such an interesting little bee to watch.
Very fun — thanks for this!
My pleasure!